1934 FIJI SIXPENCE – GEORGE V – TURTLE REVERSE

The 1934 Fiji Sixpence is part of the early Commonwealth coinage issued under King George V for the Crown Colony of Fiji. Struck in .500 silver, it features one of the most distinctive and beloved designs in Pacific numismatics — the sea turtle, symbolising the islands’ natural heritage and maritime culture.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V facing left, with the colonial legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR This portrait was used across many British colonial series during the final years of George V’s reign.

Reverse

A detailed sea turtle, with FIJI above and the denomination SIX PENCE  below. The split date 19 34 appears either side, following the traditional colonial style. Designed by Percy Metcalfe , whose stylised animal motifs appear across several Commonwealth coinages.

Specifications

• Country: Fiji
• Denomination: Sixpence
• Year: 1934
• Monarch: George V
• Metal: .500 Silver
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Diameter: 19.4 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse: Crowned head of King George V left
• Obverse Legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
• Reverse: Sea turtle (Percy Metcalfe)
• Mintage: 1,000,000 (rounded)
• Classification: Colonial Commonwealth silver

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